The payments industry is transforming rapidly; transaction volumes are surging, payment methods are diversifying, and businesses are under pressure to adapt. Yet, many firms still rely on outdated systems that can't meet market demands. 

If you’ve been following the rapid pace of advancements in payment technology, then you might think that cash has already been rendered obsolete - replaced by the swift beep of mobile phones as another item is paid for via digital wallets or contactless cards. After all, with digital payment solutions leading the charge, surely by 2025, cash is a thing of the past, right? 

NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that Traci Hornfeck has been appointed as Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 31, 2025.

Shape Technologies, the innovative payments-platform-as-a-service provider, and PXP, a next-gen technology platform, are excited to announce their collaboration designed to transform the way that ISOs, ISVs, and Payment Facilitators go to market.

Backbase, the leader in engagement banking, today announced a strategic partnership with Synpulse, a premier financial services consulting firm, to accelerate digital transformation for banks across Asia-Pacific.

A unified approach to digital transformation

Cardstream® Group, UK’s largest independent payment technology provider, and Moneris Solutions Corporation, a leading Canadian commerce solutions provider, have announced that Moneris will leverage Cardstream’s Payment Facilitation-as-a-Service (“PFaaS”) platform to enable its partners to extend their presence and integrated offerings in the Canadian market.

Leading global fintech Airwallex has announced a new collaboration with Discover® Global Network, enabling Airwallex merchants to accept Discover® and Diners Club International® Cards, and other domestic scheme cards as a payment method, providing greater payment flexibility for businesses and their customers.

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Hampton Roads-headquartered ABNB Federal Credit Union has selected Eltropy’s unified platform to improve their member communication strategy across all departments and channels.

How ABNB Federal Credit Union Is Enhancing Member Experience

JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, and First Cash Solution, a leading integrated payment provider as a subsidiary of Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank, today announced a strategic partnership to significantly expand JCB Card acceptance throughout Germany. This collaboration has streamlined e-commerce transactions and expanded payment options for all merchants with J/Secure™ since its launch in 2024.

Fiserv, Inc, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Cohen to its Board of Directors.